Health professionals for Lumbago in Athens

Dimitrios Kaklamanis is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Galatsi and Kolonaki. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a degree from the Medical School of the same university. He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the Athens Prefectural General Hospital "Elpis" and in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". With his experience and expertise, he is capable of diagnosing and managing common orthopedic problems encountered in daily life as well as treating any related conditions. Additionally, he participates in Greek and European conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism, and the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.

Ο Μακρής Κωνσταντίνος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός, Τραυματιολόγος, Αθλητίατρος, MD, MSc και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στο Μαρούσι και στο Κολωνάκι. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε κορυφαία Πανεπιστημιακά και Νοσοκομειακά Ιδρύματα, αναπτύσσοντας διεθνή εμπειρία στην Ορθοπαιδική Χειρουργική και τις Αθλητικές Κακώσεις. Πραγματοποίησε την ειδικότητά του στο Γενικό Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο "Παπαγεωργίου", στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Καβάλας και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης "Γ. Γεννηματάς", αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία σε προηγμένες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις και σύγχρονες τεχνικές θεραπείας. Εξειδικεύεται στην ολική αρθροπλαστική ισχίου, γόνατος και ώμου, καθώς και στην αρθροσκόπηση αθλητικών κακώσεων, εφαρμόζοντας ελάχιστα επεμβατικές τεχνικές που προσφέρουν άμεση ανακούφιση και ταχεία αποκατάσταση των ασθενών. Είναι αριστούχος κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Αθλητιατρική από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα διεθνών σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων, παρακολουθώντας τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις στον τομέα της Ορθοπαιδικής παγκοσμίως. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία στο Βερολίνο, Γερμανίας. Σήμερα, είναι συνεργάτης του Νοσοκομείου ΜΗΤΕΡΑ στο Μαρούσι Αττικής, όπου εφαρμόζει προηγμένες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους με έμφαση στην εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών του. Ο κ. Μακρής είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Αρθροσκόπησης (ΕΑΕ), Χειρουργικής Γόνατος και Αθλητικών Κακώσεων.

Athanasios Konstantelias is a Neurosurgeon, specializing in minimally invasive Neurosurgery with main focus on Spine diseases and Neuro-oncology. He maintains a private practice in Athens and Peristeri. He has served as an Attending Neurosurgeon-Facharzt Neurochirurgie at the Cereneo Clinic, Lucerne, Switzerland. He studied Medicine at the University of Crete and obtained a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens with a thesis on the Epidemiology of Brain Tumours Internationally. He then specialized in a full-time position and post-graduate training in the Spine Department at the SRH Zentralklinikum Suhl in Germany. He completed postgraduate training in Endoscopic Skull Base Neurosurgery at the Università degli Studi di Verona, Italy where he received the corresponding Master di Secondo Livello certification. His bibliographic references exceed 980. The physician collaborates with hospitals and clinics.

Ο Μαρτίνος Βασίλειος είναι Νευροχειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα και στη Ραφήνα. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ιατρικής και Χειρουργικής και ειδικεύτηκε στη Νευροχειρουργική της Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής Νευροχειρουργικής στο 2ο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο της Ρώμης "Policlinico Tor Vergata". Παράλληλα, διαθέτει μεγάλη εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση νευροχειρουργικών περιστατικών, αφού είναι Επιμελητής A' - Μέλος Ομάδας Νευροχειρουργών του “Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center”, Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της ιδιωτικής παιδιατρικής κλινικής "ΙΑΣΩ Παίδων. Όλα αυτά τα χρόνια, έχει κληθεί να αντιμετωπίσει, επεμβατικά ή μη, πληθώρα παθήσεων του εγκεφάλου, της σπονδυλικής στήλης, του νωτιαίου μυελού και όχι μόνο. Αντιμετωπίζει όλο το φάσμα των νευροχειρουργικών παθήσεων, ενώ είναι εξειδικευμένος στη χειρουργική εγκεφάλου, και πιο συγκεκριμένα στη νευροογκολογία, στη νευροτραυματολογία, στις αγγειακές δυσπλασίες, στη δυναμική εγκεφαλονωτιαίου υγρού, αλλά και στη χειρουργική της σπονδυλικής στήλης με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη διαδερμική προσπέλαση, στις ελάχιστα παρεμβατικές τεχνικές στη διαχείριση του σπονδυλικού πόνου, καθώς και στην ενδοσκοπική και λειτουργική νευροχειρουργική (π.χ. θεραπεία επιληψίας και νόσου Πάρκινσον, DBS). Επίσης, λόγω της κλινικής χειρουργικής & ερευνητικής του εμπειρίας, έχει εξειδίκευση στην ογκολογία εγκεφάλου και νωτιαίου μυελού, στις αγγειακές δυσπλασίες εγκεφάλου, όπως είναι τα ανευρύσματα, οι αρτηριοφλεβώδεις δυσπλασίες και τα φλεβικά και σηραγγώδη αγγειώματα. Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύεται στην υδροκεφαλία, στις κακώσεις εγκεφάλου (επισκληρίδια / υποσκληρίδια αιμορραγία, ενδοεγκεφαλικό αιμάτωμα) και σπονδυλικής στήλης. Επιπρόσθετα, ο ιατρός είναι εξειδικευμένος στη νευραλγία τριδύμου, στην παθολογία αυχενικής μοίρας (δισκοκήλη, σπονδύλωση, μυελοπάθεια, ριζοπάθεια) και στην παθολογία οσφυϊκής μοίρας (δισκοκήλη, στένωση σπονδυλικού σωλήνα). Ακόμη, πέραν της μεγάλης εμπειρίας, διαθέτει και άρτια επιστημονική κατάρτιση, αφού έχει συμμετάσχει σε αρκετά διεθνή συνέδρια και σεμινάρια με ομιλίες και δημοσιεύσεις επιστημονικών άρθρων. Τέλος, βασικό μέλημα του ιατρού είναι η παροχή υπηρεσιών σε όλο το φάσμα της νευροχειρουργικής που θέτουν σε προτεραιότητα τις ανάγκες του ασθενή, καθώς και η υπεύθυνη αντιμετώπιση όλων των νευρολογικών διαταραχών και παθήσεων που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητά του.

Orthopedic Surgeon Mpekas Georgios maintains private clinics in Pangrati, Agioi Anargyroi, and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently attended a postgraduate program in Metabolic Bone Diseases. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Messolonghi "Chatzikosta" and in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula and the Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," where he also engaged in Pediatric Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed a six-month specialization in the Microsurgery - Upper Limb department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant at Metropolitan Hospital. The physician holds an Advanced Life Trauma Support diploma and is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation. Besides his private clinics in Pangrati and Agioi Anargyroi, Mpekas Georgios also works as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center (Marousi Clinic) and as an Associate Orthopedic Surgeon at the private clinic REA. Concurrently, he works as a Pediatric Orthopedic Consultant at the Pediatric Center of Athens (Athens Medical Group). The physician approaches each case with particular sensitivity, providing appropriate treatment tailored to the specific needs of each patient and their condition. He undertakes the surgical management of emergency orthopedic cases (fractures). Furthermore, his medical team manages numerous elective orthopedic surgical cases (arthroscopies, total arthroplasties, upper limb microsurgery, sports injuries). Finally, modern biological therapies (PRP, hyaluronic acid and cortisone injections) are performed in the clinic.

Physio Clinic Konstantakis - Ksenofon Konstantakis operates a private physiotherapy clinic - Physio Clinic Konstantakis in Athens. Concurrently, he is the Physiotherapist for the Panathinaikos basketball team. He is a graduate of the Athens University of Applied Sciences and specializes in musculoskeletal disorders and advanced manual therapy, holding a Master's degree (MSc in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy) from the University of Birmingham, UK. He has worked in clinics in Helsinki, Finland, and in six hospitals within the British National Health Service (NHS). He has served as a sports physiotherapist for Panathinaikos, AEK, national teams, and the Olympic Youth team. He is a member of the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists specializing in musculoskeletal disorders (MACP) and the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (PSF). Within the scope of research, he participates as a speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Additionally, he is a Clinical Instructor for Manual Therapy seminars (OMT-Greece). He holds a degree in biomedical acupuncture and specializes in temporomandibular joint disorders. At Physio Clinic Konstantakis, the most modern, scientifically validated therapeutic methods and specialized techniques are applied for your immediate pain relief. The clinic is trusted for rehabilitation by both professional athletes and recreational exercisers. Drawing on extensive experience in Greece and abroad and with major sports clubs, the goal is to provide high-quality healthcare services based on detailed patient history, clinical examination, treatment, and prompt reintegration into your activities.

Mpageris Ioannis is a Neurologist and Acupuncturist who maintains private practices at Pedion tou Areos and Ilion. He holds a postgraduate specialization in Biomedical Acupuncture and a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. He completed his specialty training in psychiatry at the General Hospital of Elefsina “Thriasio” and in neurology at the General Hospital of Attica “KAT”, as well as neurology at the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos”. There, he had the opportunity to train in conditions such as cerebrovascular accidents, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, migraine, vertigo, polyneuropathies, and sleep disorders. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous medical seminars and conferences and has contributed to the preparation of medical research papers.

Dr Solidaki Eleni MD, MSc, PhD, FEBPRM is a Physiatrist who maintains her private practice in Athens. She holds a Medical Degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete, where she also completed her Doctoral Thesis. She is certified in Medical Acupuncture and has completed numerous postgraduate training programs. She has served as a Sports Physician for the Infrastructure departments of Panathinaikos FC and has worked as a Physician at Asklipieio Voula Hospital, the Athens Naval Hospital, and the P & A Kyriakou Children's Hospital. Currently, she serves as the Scientific Director of the Neurophysiology Department at BIOIATRIKI.

Central Physio Clinic - Spyros Sotiropoulos is a Physiotherapist who operates his private physiotherapy center in Ilisia. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the School of Health Professions and Social Care of the Athens University of Applied Sciences, a master's degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Brighton, and is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica. He has specialized in Acupuncture at the University of West Attica and has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Pain and Palliative Care Center of the 1st University Anesthesiology Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, Trainer in the Lifelong Learning Program of the University of West Attica for training in Acupuncture for Physicians and Physiotherapists, and Trainer in the Lifelong Learning Program of the University of West Attica for training in therapeutic exercise. At Central Physio Clinic, which consists of a team of specialized and experienced physiotherapists with many years of clinical experience in Greece and abroad, modern rehabilitation methods are applied using specialized techniques and state-of-the-art equipment that is completely safe and effective, aiming to meet the continuously increasing demands. The goal is immediate patient contact, the development of trustful relationships, and a personalized approach for each individual, while the philosophy guiding the Center's operation is to provide high-standard services aiming at the immediate rehabilitation of all types of injuries, the improvement of functionality, and the assurance of a better quality of life for every patient.

Veves Aristeidis - Ilias is an Orthopedic Surgeon. He holds a degree from the Charles University Medical School in Prague. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery in Sweden, with a focus on shoulder and knee arthroscopy, microsurgery of the hand and foot, and reconstructive hip surgery. He currently collaborates with hospitals in Sweden. He has a private practice and serves as an Orthopedic Surgeon at Athinaiki Clinic Hospital and the Therapis Private Hospital in Pagrati. He is a member of medical associations in Greece and Sweden, and as part of his lifelong education, he has attended numerous seminars both in Greece and internationally. He employs a contemporary diagnostic approach assisted by musculoskeletal ultrasound. "The goal is always to place the patient at the center; understanding and explaining the problem is paramount before concluding on the therapeutic approach."

I am Mr Nektarios K. Mazarakis, a neurosurgeon and complex spinal surgeon fully trained in the UK and Ireland. I am an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and provide medical services in Athens and Thessaloniki.

My practice is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care in neurosurgery and spinal surgery, with particular focus on complex spinal disorders, neuro-oncology, and minimally invasive approaches.

Xaritidis Xaralampos is a Neurosurgeon - Spinal Surgeon, with five years of specialization in major London hospitals in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. He maintains a practice in Ampelokipoi, within the Errikos Dynan Hospital. Additionally, he is the Director of the Spinal Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and is part of the Scoliosis Department at Mitera Hospital. He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized at the Neurosurgical Clinic of the 417 NIMTS (Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund). After his specialization in London, he served as Director of the Spinal Department (Spinal Consultant) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals of the NHS Trust and at Brighton and Sussex University Hospital.

Dr. Mpesiris Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Ano Liosia, Kypseli, Corfu, and Ierapetra. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" and the General Children’s Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a thesis titled "Comparative study of the local use of tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty (intra-articular – periarticular injection)." He has extensive experience working in clinics and hospitals, as well as participation in numerous conferences related to the field of Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, he received medical recognition awards and consistently stays up-to-date with all scientific advancements in his specialty, treating medical science as a vocation. Finally, he provides high-quality orthopedic services and comprehensive therapeutic interventions for every orthopedic issue.

Dr. Mparmpounakis Nikolaos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Marousi within the "Mitera" Hospital, in Salamina, and in Ilisia. He holds a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu" and completed a postgraduate program in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Orthopedics at the Sports Injuries Department of the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voulas and received further training in the Shoulder Disease Clinic at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Milan. Additionally, he specialized in sports injuries at the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" and in the management of Upper Limb and Shoulder disorders at the Microsurgery Clinic of the Attikon General Hospital of Athens KAT. Finally, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the Athens Bioclinic, the Medical Group at the Peristeri Clinic, and the Evgenidio Therapeutic Center, and collaborates with the private hospitals "Mitera," Metropolitan General, and Mediterraneo Hospital.

Ksomeritaki Eleni is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Crete in Heraklion. She served her mandatory Rural Service at the Vamou Health Center in Chania. In 1998, she obtained her specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. She specialized in Orthopedics at the Asklipieio Hospital of Voula and at KAT Hospital in specialized departments of hand surgery, microsurgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in the organization and management of health services. She has completed three years of training in medical acupuncture (2 years at the Northern Greece Institute of Acupuncture and 1 year at the Medical Acupuncture Training Center) and holds certification according to the standards of ICMART - International Council of Medical Acupuncture Related Techniques. Furthermore, she has been trained in homeopathy. Alongside Orthopedics, she has been practicing acupuncture since 2010, primarily addressing musculoskeletal pain by administering homeopathic medicines in combination.

Periferakis Konstantinos is a Pathologist - Acupuncture Specialist and maintains a private practice in Kolonos. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie "Victor Babes" Timisoara and has specialized at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the Metaxa Hospital. Additionally, he has been trained in Acupuncture, Phytotherapy, Reiki Energy Healing, and Iridology, and has completed further training in Acupuncture at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Phytotherapy at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Science Center, and in the Abdominal Acupuncture System. To date, he remains a member of the Teaching Team at the Academy of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Microbiological Society, the Hellenic Medical Society of Acupuncture, and the Hellenic Medical Society of Iridology. Finally, he has participated in the 8th and 15th Panhellenic Acupuncture Congresses and speaks English, Romanian, and Italian.

Mr. Nikolaos Kalos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Deputy Director of the 4th Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General in Cholargos. He maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his specialization at the University Orthopedic Clinic of Ioannina.

He specialized at the Osteoarthritis and Knee Deformities Treatment Center, LKH Stolzalpe - Murau in Austria. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.